Most Rugged Rolex?

[espanol]

Explorer 36mm. Smaller=denser typically...

[watchwatcher]

Heck, they're all rugged. That's one of the reasons I love the brand.

From a purely aesthetic point of view, I usually grab one of my EXP2's when I'm venturing into what some might call 'rugged' conditions. (See attached "sandy" pic lol). But any of them would do just fine.

Side note: I wore a DJ for almost 10 years (before discovering TRF ofc) and did absolutely any and everything with that thing. Put it through hell and beyond and it still looked like a million bucks every time I put it on.

So...yeah. If rugged is what you seek, you've come to the right place.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Heck, they're all rugged. That's one of the reasons I love the brand.

From a purely aesthetic point of view, I usually grab one of my EXP2's when I'm venturing into what some might call 'rugged' conditions. (See attached "sandy" pic lol). But any of them would do just fine.

Side note: I wore a DJ for almost 10 years (before discovering TRF ofc) and did absolutely any and everything with that thing. Put it through hell and beyond and it still looked like a million bucks every time I put it on.

So...yeah. If rugged is what you seek, you've come to the right place.

Baking with a Rolex?

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Baking with a Rolex?

Sounds like the name of your new YouTube channel!

[J!m]

Are we somehow limited to modern watches?

I submit the 5512.

[slus]

Modern EXPII, brushed bezel will dent not break and hide scratches well, but it has the much more substantial feeling modern bracelet unlike the pre-ceramic divers. The old hollow link bracelets are surprisingly tough, they just don't feel like it once you get used to the solid bracelets.

Unsung hero is the Oyster Perpetual IMO. Simple and durable. Same with Explorer I. Polished bezels will show more wear but are still tough.

Despite the DSSD being a good stand in for a brick and the Pelagos being almost fully brushed, I'm not voting for either of mine with ceramic bezels

[Turbo Racer]

That sd you picked is largest but I would pick the exp2. I like the quirky looks.

[Eric88]

I like the Explorer II as the answer to this case, mostly for the fixed and brushed bezel that will survive more battle scars compared with others in the modern lineup. I will say that any Submariner, modern or vintage, can hold its own and the plexi versions can be cleaned up with a little Polywatch or toothpaste.

Otherwise, I've beat up all of my Rolex watches and I've never had anything too worrisome happen to them. Probably my biggest regret was doing a big plumbing job with my newest Sub Date (installing new faucets/drains in a confined area under granite countertops), which resulted in a LOT of big scratches on the bracelet. Oh well, that's what happens to watches that are worn in all conditions!

[worldofoyster]

deepsea challenge, deepsea, explorer II

[CKLinLA]

DSSD and Explorer II seem like they could handle anything.

[Fahoo Forays]

Rugged-looking? Lol, not much point in that discusion

dip a DJ in olive drab paint and take a photo

[RTG]

1, New YM42 Ti
2, Explorer II, either color dial
3, Explorer II, the other color dial

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by NoRiskNoStory

Which three

...Meaning: Showing strength and toughness in character; brave; courageous...

Sub Hulk...

I don't see it. Too pretty, too green.

[fishingbear]

Explorer II

[Pinchy]

I'd pick the EX2.

[Juan Luis]

Explorer I of course.

[Doood]

Exp 2. I am telling you she is a beauty. I get more compliments on my polar than any other Rolex, or any other non-Rolex watch.

[Rocky Hockey]

They’re built to last, I know, but ‘Rugged Rolex’? Really? Am I the only one picturing this:



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[Colorado_kid]

Originally Posted by Rocky Hockey

They’re built to last, I know, but ‘Rugged Rolex’? Really? Am I the only one picturing this:



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LOL.

“Who’s winning the match, pop?”


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[DoctorsOrders]

Probably either a sub or an explorerII

[Nactex]

Explorer 1 36mm.

[amh]

Those voting for YM42 Ti... Isn't the bezel ceramic? And also raised?

This makes it even worse than the sub. Fragile watch (except you can scratch it all you want and won't look any different)

[the dark knight]

Explorer 1 36mm.

I think a simpler movement will be more rugged/durable, and newer movements all have equal shock protection. No date or GMT complication so 2 less things to "break" than an Explorer II.

Also ridiculously simple design with less things to pop off or get damaged. Finally 36mm reduces the chances of knocking the watch against something while wearing.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by the dark knight

Explorer 1 36mm.

I think a simpler movement will be more rugged/durable, and newer movements all have equal shock protection. No date or GMT complication so 2 less things to "break" than an Explorer II.

Also ridiculously simple design with less things to pop off or get damaged. Finally 36mm reduces the chances of knocking the watch against something while wearing.

In that case I nominate the 26mm 67230 and the 28mm Tudor Lady-Sub (with 200m depth rating which is double any non-diver Rolex)

[the dark knight]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

In that case I nominate the 26mm 67230 and the 28mm Tudor Lady-Sub (with 200m depth rating which is double any non-diver Rolex)

Got to balance against legibility, a big dialed 36mm watch like the Exp I is my personal sweet spot, but YMMV.

[Thewatchfactor]

I think the most rugged watch should be the explorer II.

[matthew P]

If my wrist was larger I’d be all over this latest version on the ExpII. I think it’s magnificent but it looks like it’s wearing me on wrist. ( not my photo)

As such I prefer the modern smaller explorer which I think is a prefect modern field watch …. And my most worn daily.




..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

[Redemption144]

Anything with a rotating bezel will be less rugged or tough than a fixed bezel. That is a fact.
Anything ceramic will automatically be less tough than something in steel. That is a fact as well. Ceramic is very hard and extremely scratch resistant, but it is inherently brittle. No way around that.
Afterwards it will be esthetics. For me, anything with polished steel like the DJ or explorer I, seems to show dings and scratches more.
I think the movements inside are all very shock resistant and durable.
So something brushed would seem better for me. Let’s see… like the Explorer II ��. I would like to have it fully brushed like the Pélagos even.

[the dark knight]

Originally Posted by Redemption144

Anything with a rotating bezel will be less rugged or tough than a fixed bezel. That is a fact.
Anything ceramic will automatically be less tough than something in steel. That is a fact as well. Ceramic is very hard and extremely scratch resistant, but it is inherently brittle. No way around that.
Afterwards it will be esthetics. For me, anything with polished steel like the DJ or explorer I, seems to show dings and scratches more.
I think the movements inside are all very shock resistant and durable.
So something brushed would seem better for me. Let’s see… like the Explorer II ��. I would like to have it fully brushed like the Pélagos even.

Call me crazy, but I think dings/scratches on the Exp II bezel look awesome, like the watch was worn for its "purpose". Whereas if I see a Day Date all scratched up, I just think the owner was careless, haha.

[B2 Stealth]

ExplorerII followed by SD43. End of discussion!